Japan's Asada prepares for women's short program

Japan's Asada prepares for women's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Figure skating medal hopeful Mao Asada of Japan practices her routine during an official training session at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014, prior to the women's short program on Feb. 19.

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